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Name: Class:

Learning Outcomes use of connectors and tenses (the simple

present tense, the simple past tense and the future tense) based on context

choose appropriate vocabulary based on context substitute word(s) with other word(s) of similar

meaning enrich vocabulary by learning new words

through the glossary understand the information in a brochure useofprepositions,quantifiersandintensifiers

based on context correct grammatical or spelling errors join two sentences using relative pronouns transform direct speech to indirect speech fully comprehend a passage by answering the

questions through recalling of information or drawing of conclusion

write in the text type (email) required express ideas clearly and creatively when

writing a story based on given pictures 5Level

Midyear Examination

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SECTION A : LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION

GRAMMARChoose the correct answer and write its number in the brackets provided.(10 marks)

1. Jeremy spent too much time watching television and he could not complete his homework.

(1) however (3) fortunately (2) consequently (4) luckily ( )

2. Kovan has time, he will fly to New Zealand to visit his aged grandparents.

(1) What (3) Whenever (2) Which (4) Wherever ( )

3. This group of senior citizens always to the community centre for T’ai Chi lessons.

(1) gone (3) going (2) goes (4) went ( )

4. Mrs Morgan and her daughter a talk on proper dining etiquette last weekend.

(1) attends (3) attending (2) attend (4) attended ( )

5. My parents went grocery shopping I was revising for my examinations at home.

(1) while (3) what (2) why (4) where ( )

6. The nurses the students to check their temperature with the thermometer.

(1) is teaching (3) teaching (2) will be taught (4) will teach ( )



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7. The committee had spent a lot of time and effort on the donation drive; they were happy that the response from the public was good.

(1) similarly (3) thus (2) however (4) furthermore ( )

8. Outdoor activities have been reduced because the weather rainy and dark this period.

(1) is (3) had been (2) are (4) have been ( )

9. Jacob leads a healthy lifestyle, he still falls ill regularly.

(1) since (3) yet (2) for (4) unless ( )

10. Noah the package when the courier arrives later.

(1) signs for (3) has signed for (2) will sign for (4) was signing for ( )

VOCABULARYChoose the correct answer and write its number in the brackets provided. (5 marks)

11. The group of trekkers has been planning for the to the North Pole for almost two years.

(1) excursion (3) globe-trotting (2) navigation (4) expedition ( )

12. Clowns have a sense of humour, appealing to children as well as adults.

(1) whimsical (3) clumsy (2) wayward (4) weird ( )

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13. It is our responsibility to our cultural heritage.

(1) protect (3) uphold (2) preserve (4) guard ( )

14. Jaslyn Owen is my . I respect and admire her for her courage.

(1) daredevil (3) heroine (2) celebrity (4) supporter ( )

15. Poems are formed by groups of lines called .

(1) quotations (3) motifs (2) lyrics (4) stanzas ( )

VOCABULARY CLOZERead the passage carefully. Replace the underlined word(s) with another of similar meaning. Write its number in the brackets provided. (5 marks)

A millionaire was found dead in his study two weeks ago. The scene of

the crime was (16) spick and span; it appeared the victim had committed

suicide. A note, found in the deceased’s pocket, revealed he had been feeling

(17) melancholic.

Detective Roger had a (18) feeling that the millionaire was murdered.

He had spoken to everyone who was close to the victim. The victim had no

reason to feel dejected. A (19) robust 50-year-old with a supportive wife and

two teenage daughters, he was just beginning to enjoy the fruits of his labour.

Business had been good. His daughters were doing very well in school.

Detective Roger conducted a very (20) exhaustive search. He went

through countless piles of letters and papers. An insurance policy caught

his attention. Detective Roger looked at the date. It had been taken up just

six months ago.



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16. (1) damp and mouldy (3) neat and tidy (2) dusty and stale (4) bright and shiny ( )

17. (1) depressed (3) upbeat (2) ecstatic (4) awful ( )

18. (1) notice (3) warning (2) hunch (4) clue ( )

19. (1) active (3) ailing (2) stout (4) healthy ( )

20. (1) thorough (3) limited (2) fully fledged (4) universal ( )



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VISUAL TEXT COMPREHENSIONStudy the brochure below and answer the questions that follow.

Two years ago, a survey was conducted among the youths in the country to find out their views on the family. More than 90% of them felt that it was important to have strong family ties. They felt that a close relationship with their family was crucial to a happy life.

Both parents and children need to make the effort to maintain a good relationship. With regular days being filled with activities, everyone must find ways to devote time to his family. This can be done on special occasions such as birthdays and festivals. It can also be done at special family events. Besides taking a break from

the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is also a good way to have fun. Competing as a family or learning a new skill together helps family members to support and get to know one another better.

At Mill & Jill Design House, we want to reward our employees for their hard work while at the same time allowing them to spend quality time with their families. Family Day started out as a day of fun family bonding at the beach and it has evolved over the years into an exciting carnival-like event suitable for everyone in the family.

FAMILY DAY Mill & Jill Design House

9 am – 3 pm

Everton Park

ThefirstSundayinAprilisFamily Day. This year marks our 10th Family Day celebrations. We have planned many fun activities for you and your family. Join us in the excitement! Allactivitiesarefreeofcharge!



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Tap To The Music

❖ Time: 10.30 amJoin the tap dancing trial class for an hour of non-stop fun. Maximum 15 couples only. Register now!

Draw-Your-Family-Portrait Contest

❖ Time: 11.15 am Get your child to draw your family portrait. Book vouchers will be given to the winners.

Family Relay Race

❖ Time: 10 am Form a team of 4 and take part in the relay race. Fabulous prizes to be won!

Doll-Me-Up Competition

❖ Time: 2 pm Transform one of your family members into your favourite idol or cartoon character. Bring your own props and costumes. The winner will receive $500 in cash!

Lunch will be provided. Please inform the Human Resource Department of the number of family members who will be coming by 31st March.



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Choose the best answer and write its number in the brackets provided.(8 marks)

21. is most likely the date of Family Day.

(1) 5th April (2) 12th April (3) 19th April (4) 26th April ( )

22. The phrase “10th Family Day celebrations” suggests that .

(1) Family Day is not a popular event (2) Family Day is unimportant (3) Family Day takes place as often as possible (4) Family Day is well received ( )

23. Grace, who plans to participate in the Doll-Me-Up competition, will .

(1) need to find three family members to form a team (2) have to buy a pair of tap shoes (3) draw her family members (4) dress her mother to look like her favourite singer ( )

24. Which of the following is not a way to attract more people to attend the Family Day celebrations?

(1) Providing lunch (2) Holding a variety of activities (3) Giving out prizes (4) Playing tap dance music ( )

25. Mr and Mrs Johnson want to sign up for the tap dance class. Which of the following should they do?

(1) Sign up for the class in advance. (2) Learn tap dance basics before the class. (3) Sign up for the class with their children. (4) Pay for the class in advance. ( )



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26. What does “them” in the write-up on the first page of the advertisement refer

to?

(1) All the youths in the country

(2) The youths who answered the survey

(3) The youths who were close to their families

(4) Youths who were still in school ( )

27. According to the write-up, what is the main reason family members fail to

spend time together?

(1) They are usually very busy.

(2) There are not many opportunities for them to play together.

(3) They have different interests.

(4) They prefer to spend time together only on special occasions. ( )

28. The word “evolved” suggests that Family Day celebrations .

(1) will always change

(2) have become better

(3) must be more interesting

(4) should take place annually ( )



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SECTION B: LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION

GRAMMAR CLOZE Read the passage carefully. Choose the most suitable word given in the box and write its letter (A to Q) in each blank. The letters (I) and (O) have been omitted to avoid confusion during marking. Use each word ONCE only.(10 marks)

(A) much (E) neither (J) either (N) to (B) then (F) many (K) on (P) too (C) in (G) round (L) after (Q) for (D) from (H) of (M) over

I was flustered yet thrilled as I stepped out (29) the

plane.

“I’m finally here,” I thought to myself.

It was my first time travelling to a foreign land. I was barely eighteen

(30) . My family had always struggled (31) make

ends meet. (32) of my parents earned much. We led a hard life

due to the frequent poor harvests. We never had enough money to feed everyone.

Later, I heard (33) my local town folks that I could earn a decent

living by being a domestic helper in Singapore.

After (34) consideration, I decided to work overseas. I was

not well-educated and employment in the city looked bleak. I could earn much more

if I worked abroad. My elderly parents would not have to fret (35)

money issues. My siblings could lead a better life. On the other hand, I was worried



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that I might not be able to adjust to a different lifestyle. After all, I had never stepped

out of my hometown before.

The local agent arranged (36) me to work with a family of five

shortly (37) my arrival. My duties included doing household chores

and preparing meals for the family. My employers were understanding and even-

tempered. Their children, all in their teens, treated me well (38) .

I have been here for five years. I am looking forward to returning to my hometown

next year.

EDITING FOR SPELLING AND GRAMMAREach of the underlined words contains either a spelling or grammatical error. Write the correct word in each of the boxes. (12 marks)

Noughts and crosses, commonly known as tic-tac-toe, is a popular game

among children. This effortless game use two symbols, X and O and is usually

played by two players on a self-draw three-by-three grid.

The rule of this game is simple. Each player take turns to fill a box in the grid

with X or O. Usually the player who goes first takes X. The other player will then

choose a box to put his symbol, O, on it. This goes on unless one player forms a

vertical, horizontal or diegonel row of three symbols (3Xs or 3Os) and wins.

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Each game can be played neumeros times in a short time period. A game

can be as short as a few seconds, allowing people to play it reapitedly. Besides

speed, it is also conveneint to play this game. Sometimes, writing material is not

even neccesarry. It is possible to draw the grid on midst formed on a window. The

patterns on a grid-like tiled floor can also be used.

This seemingly easy-to-play game require a player to think ahead in order

to win the game or prevent his opponent from winning. The player must be mindful

of every move as a wrong move will allow his opponent to emerge the winner.

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COMPREHENSION CLOZEComplete the passage by filling in each blank with a suitable word of your own. (15 marks)

Zorbing, a popular outdoor recreational activity, was thought up by a pair of

New Zealanders (51) years ago. A huge ball is placed inside an

even bigger one. The player is safely (52) in the inner ball before

the ball is (53) down a hill or along the ground. Zorbing is now in

vogue in many (54) including Australia, Europe and China.

The zorb, which is a huge transparent sphere, is the only and most essential

(55) used for this sport. It is made of a type of (56) ,

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PVC, and must be inflated with a special (57) . Once the zorb is

inflated, the person will (58) the inner zorb. He is then strapped

in for (59) . The larger zorb, which surrounds the smaller one, will

(60) the bumpy ride and keep the person safe. Once the zorb is

on the move, the person in the sphere (61) 360 degrees along

with it.

A new (62) from the original zorbing is hydro zorbing.

This is more (63) : as the zorb floats across the water, the person

(64) about freely inside, without the straps!

This unique sport has certainly taken off and is now (65)

worldwide by people of all ages.

SYNTHESIS / TRANSFORMATIONFor each of the questions 66 to 70, rewrite the given sentence(s) using the word(s) provided. The meaning of the sentence must be the same as the meaning of the given sentence(s). (10 marks)

66. Betty asked Janice, “Whom are you going with to Brisbane next month?”

Betty asked

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67. I am reading a book. It is based on the latest movie.

that

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68. “I was doing research for my Social Studies project last week,” Adam said.

Adam said

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69. The footballer scored three goals in this match. He earned the title Man of the Match.

who

.

70. My mother says to me, “Pack your bag immediately or you will be late for school.”

My mother tells me

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COMPREHENSION OPEN-ENDEDRead the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. (20 marks)

Many people have the misconception that the white tiger is an albino, that

its white covering is the result of a genetic condition. However, some white

tigers still carry a pigment that creates their fur colour. These white tigers

have an orange tint on their white fur. A white tiger is actually conceived by

two mature tigers that have white colour genes. This species, found in the

Indian subcontinent, have become especially rare today as the defective,

recessive gene is not always passed on from the parents. It is also rare that

the gene carrying adults actually mate.

The white tiger, can grow up to three metres in length. It usually has blue

eyes, a pink nose and brown stripes on its white covering. Each stripe on

the white tiger is unique. Armed with acute senses of smell and sight and a

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set of strong jaws and teeth, the white tiger in the wild can capture its prey

easily on its own. The brown stripes keep it camouflaged among the grass

and trees while it hunts but compared to a normal Bengal tiger, camouflage is

not as easy. Interestingly, the white tiger, widely known for its great swimming

skills, likes to consume its food in the water. Sometimes, it might pursue, its

prey into the water. The white tiger is not an excellent climber or runner. This

intelligent creature spends most of its time resting and usually hunts only

at night. Today, it has become harder for the white tiger to find prey due to

excessive deforestation.

A mature female white tiger can give birth to approximately one to four

cubs each time, every two to three years. Her young usually depend on

her for their carnivorous diet and security for the first two years before they

become independent.

In the wild, white tigers can be found in a variety of habitats such as

tropical forests and mangrove swamps. They can also be found in jungles

with dense vegetation and a river.

Sadly, the population of the white tigers is on the decline due to poaching

activities. Their unique white coats as well as parts of their body believed to

have medicinal value are still senselessly sought after.

To prevent the extinction of the white tiger population, captive breeding

is carried out. The white tigers have a life span of ten to fifteen years if they

dwell in the wild. Those kept in enclosures at the zoo will usually have a longer

life span. Today, white tigers are often the star attraction in zoos around the

world.

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71. Which word in paragraph 1 means “a wrong idea”? [1m]

72. Give two reasons why the white tiger is not an albino. [2m]

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(ii)

73. Why is it possible to differentiate one white tiger from another? [1m]

74. Which two words in paragraph 2 are similar in meaning to “sharp”? [2m]

75. Why might white tigers be found near fresh water sources? [2m]

76. Why might white tigers in captivity live longer than those in the wild? [2m]

77. Give a purpose for each of the white tiger characteristics in the table below. [3m]

Characteristic Purpose

(a) Acute sense of sight and smell

(b) Set of strong jaws and teeth

(c) Good swimmer



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78. The passage states several ways in which the behaviour and appearance of the white tiger puts it at a disadvantage. Complete the table to explain what these are. [4m]

Disadvantage Explanation

(a) Hunting for prey

(b) Staying alive a year after birth

79. Name one habitat that shows the importance of water for white tigers. [1m]

80. What does “star attraction” (line 34) suggest about the white tiger attraction in the zoo? [2m]



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COMPOSITION

PART 1: SITUATIONAL WRITING (15 marks)The pictures below show a mother talking to her son, Joe.Study the pictures carefully.

Mum, the June holidays start next week. May I invite my classmate, Mark, to stay over for a few days?

That’s a good idea, Joe! Dad and I were thinking of taking you to the Science Centre and Universal Studios. Would you like to invite Mark along?

Mark would love that! He loves to ride on rollercoasters and there are several of them at Universal Studios. He would also like to take pictures with the characters that walk around the park. I’m sure we’ll have a great time there!

That’s a great! We could have our meals at the different restaurants there too.

I’ll tell him about the Science Centre as well. He isn’t very interested in Science but he hasn’t been there in a long time. There might be new exhibits that will interest him.

Thanks, mum! I’ll tell Mark about our plans.

Yes, there is a new dinosaur exhibit there and the gallery on electricity and light has been revamped. I’m sure he’ll enjoy himself.



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Your Task

Imagine you are Joe. Write an email to Mark to invite him to your house and tell him about your plans.

You are to refer to the pictures and information shown on the previous page.

In your email, include the following information:

• why you are writing the email

• what your parents have planned

• why you think Mark will like Universal Studios

• why you think Mark will like the Science Centre

• Other details you think Mark might want to know

Write on a separate piece of paper. You may reorder the points. You should write in complete sentences.



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PART 2: CONTINUOUS WRITING (40 marks)

Write a story of at least 150 words about a party.

The pictures are provided to help you think about the topic. Your story should be based on one or more of the pictures.

Consider the following points when you plan your story:

• What was the purpose of the party?

• What did the person/people do at the party?

You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.



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Pep Up Your WritingBelow are some non-English words that are frequently used. Use them in your writing!

ad hoc (pronounced “add-hock”)

This is Latin. It means to organise something without planning for it or to react to a situation only when it happens.Example: The meetings are usually set up on an ad hoc basis.

à la carte (pronounced “ah-la-cart”)

This is French. It refers to food or a dish that has its own price. The opposite of this word is “buffet”.Example: The à la carte menu is more interesting than the buffet spread.

bona fide (pronounced “bona-faidi/faid”)

This is Latin. It means genuine.Example: Mr Andrew is a bona fide sales representative of that international company.

bon voyage (pronounced “bon-vwai-azh”)

This is French. It is used to wish someone a wonderful, happy and safe trip.Example: “Bon voyage!” Cindy said to me at the departure hall.

tête-à-tête (pronounced “tate-a-tate”)

This is French. It refers to a casual confidential talk between two friends.Example: Jane and Gina are having a tête-à-tête on the balcony now.


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